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Aureus - Trajan DACICVS COS V P P
| Gold | 7.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 103-111 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trajan standing in quadriga left, holding laurel and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DACICVS COS V P P
Translation:
Dacicus, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
Conqueror of the Dacians, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Trajan (DACICVS COS V P P) (103-111) coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Trajan on one side and the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Trajan's reign, which lasted from 98 to 117 AD, and it was used as a means of promoting the emperor's image and ideology throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design and symbolism reflect the values and beliefs of the Roman Empire during this time period, making it a valuable historical artifact for studying ancient Roman culture and politics.
